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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,294.89, 18,346.66 and 7,326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,294.89, 18,346.66 and 7,326.40 is: 10,110.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,294.89 : 18,346.66 = 7,326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,294.89/18,346.66 = 7,326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,294.89x = 18,346.66 × 7,326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,294.89x = 134,414,969.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,414,969.82/13,294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,110.27

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